Marriott New Member Bonus

Marriott is running a pretty generous new member bonus, which apparently has been available since November 4, 2013, but I read about it for the first time on Loyalty Lobby today. The promotion page describes it about as simply as possible:

A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity.

Please note that this is an electronic certificate and will be automatically deposited into your Marriott Rewards account after completing two qualifying paid stays.

Certificate must be redeemed within one year from the date of issue.

Certificate is for a standard room type.

You may use additional Marriott Rewards points to upgrade your room type, subject to availability. At participating Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites properties, Certificates are for a studio or one bedroom.

Certificate is valid only in connection with individual travel and is not applicable to group travel, package tours, conventions or other special rates and/or package programs.

Certificate may be used to pay for the expense of your room and related room taxes only.

The Certificate may not be used to pay for food, beverages, service charges, other taxes or other incidental expenses.

You will not earn Marriott Rewards points for room charges or room tax covered by the Certificate.

The Certificate is good for one night, for one room only, and does not count toward Elite-level membership.

Nights spent while redeeming an award are not eligible for credit. Existing Marriott Rewards members are not eligible.

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